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As your best friend, your cuddle buddy, and your partner in crime, your dog is a part of the family. Combining smartphone technology and a traditional dog tag, a smart rabies tag proves helpful in returning pets home and keeping them safe along the way. Below, Dr. John Heilmeier and Dr. Kasey Singley from Animal Medical Center in Foley, Alabama, explain how a smart rabies tag works and why animal clinics recommend getting one to ensure your furry friend’s safety.

What Is a Smart Rabies Tag?

animal clinicGreat for both veterinarians and dog owners, a smart rabies tag is a state-approved aluminum dog tag that has a QR code on the back of it. When scanned, the QR code provides the person who found your dog with any information that they may need including your phone number, street address, veterinarian’s name and contact information, and all of the dog’s current vaccinations or medical issues.

Why Does My Pet Need One?

A smart rabies tag does more than just provide the person who found your dog with all of the information he or she may need to return your furry friend back to you. This dog tag features state of the art technology and a GPS system. Once scanned with a smartphone, the smart rabies tag technology will send a text to you to let you know the tag has been scanned, along with the location of where your dog was found. This allows your pet to return home quickly and safely.

The veterinarians at Animal Medical Center in Foley, Alabama, will get your dog a smart rabies tag to make sure he or she gets home safely in the unfortunate event they get lost. To make an appointment or get more information about this animal clinic’s services including dog grooming, pet adoption, and doggy day care, give them a call at (251) 955-5900 or visit them online.

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